Recall 94V-185: 1990–1993 Volvo 200, 1990–1993 Volvo 700 and 1 more
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Sep 28, 1994, covering about 269,000 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: passenger cars. The owner's manuals for these vehicles do not contain warning information pertaining to the air bag restraint system, as follows: warning! If your car has been subjected to flood conditions (E.g., soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor of the vehicle) or if your car has been flood damaged in any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the battery. This may cause air bag deployment which could result in serious personal injury. Have the car towed to an authorized volvo dealer for repairs.
The risk
If the owner has not been advised of the above, and the vehicle has been subjected to the above conditions, inadvertent airbag deployment can result and cause an injury to the occupant of the driver's seat.
The fix
A letter will be sent to vehicle owners asking them to place this information in the supplemental restraint system (Srs) section of the owner's manual.
Notes
If you do not receive a letter from volvo regarding this matter, please call volvo at 1-800-458-1552. Also, call the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Air Bags |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 94V185000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo 200 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Volvo 700 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Volvo 900 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 94V-185?
Vehicle description: passenger cars. The owner's manuals for these vehicles do not contain warning information pertaining to the air bag restraint system, as follows: warning! If your car has been subjected to flood conditions (E.g., soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor of the vehicle) or if your car has been flood damaged in any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the key in the ignition before disconnecting the battery. This may cause air bag deployment which could result in serious personal injury. Have the car towed to an authorized volvo dealer for repairs.
How is recall 94V-185 fixed?
A letter will be sent to vehicle owners asking them to place this information in the supplemental restraint system (Srs) section of the owner's manual.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.